TEAS Test English Questions

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C: ":". In the sentence provided, a colon is the most appropriate punctuation mark to signal a list of items to follow. A colon is commonly used to introduce a list or to provide further explanation. In this case, it sets up the list of items that the speaker wants to be brought. The other options are not suitable in this context: A semicolon (;) is used to connect independent clauses, a period (.) marks the end of a sentence, and a comma (,) is used to separate items in a list, but it is not strong enough to introduce the list as effectively as a colon.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The direct object receives the action of the verb. In this sentence, "offered" is the verb, and "chocolate cookies and vanilla cupcakes" are what the baker offered. Therefore, "chocolate cookies and vanilla cupcakes" is the direct object. Choices A, B, and C do not directly receive the action of the verb "offered," so they are not the direct object.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C: "Jorge assigned the class some math problems." In this sentence, "the class" is the indirect object that receives the action of the verb "assigned." An indirect object typically answers the question "to whom" or "for whom" the action is done. In this case, Jorge assigned the math problems to the class. The other choices do not contain an indirect object. Choice A has a prepositional phrase ("to the grocery store") but no indirect object. Choice B has a direct object ("the magazine") but no indirect object. Choice D has a prepositional phrase ("to the movie") but no indirect object.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The complete subject includes all the words that describe the subject of the sentence. In this case, "The cherry tomatoes in our backyard" is the complete subject because it includes all the necessary elements to identify what the sentence is about. It consists of the article ‘The’, the adjectives ‘cherry’ and ‘in our backyard’, and the noun ‘tomatoes’. This phrase together forms the complete subject of the sentence. Explanation of other choices: A: "Tomatoes" is not the complete subject as it lacks the essential descriptors in the sentence. B: "Ready to be picked" is a prepositional phrase, not the complete subject. D: "Finally ready" is an adjective phrase, not the complete subject.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A because it presents a clear and arguable statement that summarizes the main point of an essay. It includes two main ideas (Abel Tasman as the first European to see New Zealand and James Cook for mapping it) which sets up the direction of the essay. Choices B, C, and D are not thesis statements as they either lack the argumentative nature (B and D) or fail to encompass multiple main ideas (C).